2 Peter 1:10-21 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:5-11

In these words the apostle comes to the chief thing intended in this epistle?to excite and engage them to advance in grace and holiness, they having already obtained precious faith, and been made partakers of the divine nature. This is a very good beginning, but it is not to be rested in, as if we were already perfect. The apostle had prayed that grace and peace might be multiplied to them, and now he exhorts them to press forward for the obtaining of more grace. We should, as we have... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:12-15

I. The importance and advantage of progress and perseverance in grace and holiness made the apostle to be very diligent in doing the work of a minister of Christ, that he might thereby excite and assist them to be diligent in the duty of Christians. If ministers be negligent in their work, it can hardly be expected that the people will be diligent in theirs; therefore Peter will not be negligent (that is, at no time or place, in no part of his work, to no part of his charge), but will be... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:16-18

Here we have the reason of giving the foregoing exhortation, and that with so much diligence and seriousness. These things are not idle tales, or a vain thing, but of undoubted truth and vast concern. The gospel is not a cunningly devised fable. These are not the words of one who hath a devil, nor the contrivance of any number of men who by cunning craftiness endeavour to deceive. The way of salvation by Jesus Christ is eminently the counsel of God, the most excellent contrivance of the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:19-21

In these words the apostle lays down another argument to prove the truth and reality of the gospel, and intimates that this second proof is more strong and convincing than the former, and more unanswerably makes out that the doctrine of the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ is not a mere fable or cunning contrivance of men, but the wise and wonderful counsel of the holy and gracious God. For this is foretold by the prophets and penmen of the Old Testament, who spoke and wrote under the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:8-11

1:8-11 For, if these things exist and increase within you, they will make you not ineffective and not unfruitful in your progress towards the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever does not possess these things is blind, short-sighted, and has lapsed into forgetfulness that the sins of his old way of life have been cleansed away, So, brothers, be the more eager to confirm your calling and your choice. For, if you do practise these virtues, you will never slip, for you will be richly... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:12-15

1:12-15 It is for this reason that I intend constantly to remind you of these things, although you already know them, and although you are already firmly established in the truth which you possess. I think it is right, so long as I am in this tent, to rouse you by reminding you, for I know that the time to put off my tent is coming soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has told me. Yes, and I will make it my endeavour to see to it that after my departure you will constantly remember these... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:16-18

1:16-18 For it was not cleverly invented fables that we followed when we made known to you the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; it was because we were made eye-witnesses of his majesty. This happened to us on that occasion when he received honour and glory from God the Father, when this voice was borne to him by the majestic glory--"This is my Son, the Beloved, in whom I am well pleased." It was this voice that we heard, borne from heaven, when we were with him in the sacred... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:19-21

1:19-21 So this mikes the word of the prophets still more certain for us; and you will do well to pay attention to it, as it shines like a lamp in a dingy place, until the day dawns and the Morning Star rises within your hearts. For you must first and foremost realize that no prophecy in Scripture permits of private interpretation; for no prophecy was ever borne to us by the will of man, but men spoke from God, when they were carried away by the Holy Spirit. This is a particularly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 1:10

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence ,.... To exercise the afore mentioned graces, and to perform the above duties, since this is the way to make your calling and election sure ; by calling is not meant a call to any office in the church, nor an external call, either by the voice of nature, or by the ministry of the word; but an internal and effectual call by special grace, to grace here, and glory hereafter; instead of "calling", the Alexandrian copy reads, "comfort": and by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 1:11

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly ,.... An abundant supply of grace and strength shall be freely afforded, to carry you through all the duties and trials of life; and when that shall be ended, an admission will be granted into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ; meaning, not the Gospel dispensation, or the spiritual kingdom of Christ, which is not of this world, but lies among his people, who are called out of it, in whom he reigns by... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:5-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:12-15

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:16-18

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:19-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:8-11

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:12-15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:16-18

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 1:19-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 1:11

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